Psalm 119:140 “Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.”

Psalm 119:140

Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

World English Bible

Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

American Standard Version

Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thy word is prooued most pure, and thy seruant loueth it.

Darby Translation

Thy *word is exceeding pure, and thy servant loveth it.

Young's Literal Translation

Tried [is] thy saying exceedingly, And Thy servant hath loved it.

Bible in Basic English

Your word is of tested value; and it is dear to your servant.

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Cross references

“pure”

Psalm 19:8 Proverbs 30:5 Psalm 12:6 2 Peter 1:21 Psalm 119:128 Romans 7:12

Psalm 19:8 · BSB

The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

Proverbs 30:5 · BSB

Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

Psalm 12:6 · BSB

The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.

2 Peter 1:21 · BSB

For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 119:128 · BSB

Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.

Romans 7:12 · BSB

So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

139My zeal has consumed me because my foes forget Your words.

141I am lowly and despised, but I do not forget Your precepts.

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